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German ambassador in Letterkenny for Town Twinning ceremony

The German Ambassador to Ireland was in Donegal today for the signing of a formal twinning arrangement between Letterkenny and the German town of Rudolstadt. The document was signed by Donegal County Council Cathaoirleach Seamus O’Domhnaill and Rudolstadt’s Mayor Jorg Reichl. Speaking to Highland Radio News through an interpreter, Mr Reichl told Highland Radio News […]

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Superintendent appeals for information about missing woman

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The army has today joined the search for missing woman, Rhonda O’Loughlin, a native of Northern Ireland now living in Bridgetown, Laghey. Searches are continuing after the 33 year old was last seen just over a week ago in the vicinity of Bridgetown. The search is being led by Superintendent Colm Nevin, who has issued

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Gardai issue winter warning over heightened risk of criminal activity

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Gardai in Donegal are warning that while burglary statistics are down in the county, the imminent dark evenings bring a heightened risk of criminal activity. Home and business owners are being urged to increase their level of security where appropriate and to remain on the alert coming into the winter months. Gardai are also

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Pressure on HSE to honour waiting list commitment at LUH

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The HSE has been challenged over its failure to honour a commitment made in 2015 that no patient would be waiting longer than 18 months for an outpatient appointment at Letterkenny University Hospital. As latest figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund revealed over 2000 people are still waiting at least a year and a

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Fanad rescue highlights the importance of lifejackets – Coastguard

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The importance of lifejackets is being highlighted after two men were saved from the waters off Fanad Head on Friday. The men, both local, were on board a fishing vessel which began taking on water, with the men eventually ending up in the sea. Lough Swilly Lifeboat, Mulroy Coastguard and the Rescue 118 helicopter were

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19 people awaiting in-patient beds at LUH

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There were 19 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, none of them on Emergency Department trolleys. Nationally, 322 people were awaiting admission at hospitals across the country today. According to the INMO, Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded with 39 people waiting there.

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Beachgoers warned of ‘serious hazard’ at Greencastle

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There are genuine fears that someone will be injured in what’s been described as a ‘serious hazard’ on a beach in Greencastle. It’s been reported that a hole about 4ft deep has emerged near the shore in recent weeks however it’s understood to be well concealed with water, giving the illusion that it’s quite shallow.

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Further meeting on Donegal school transport debacle tonight

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Another meeting is taking place tonight over the school bus transport debacle in Inishowen. 30 pupils from Muff, Bridgend, Burnfoot and Tooban wishing to travel to Buncrana are reportedly affected. 28 of the children are entitled to school transport while the other two are on concessionary tickets. The meeting is getting underway at 7pm

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Concern over lack of social housing projects underway in Donegal

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Serious concern has been raised over a lack of social housing projects underway in rural Donegal. Donegal County Council has stated that two applications currently have Part 8 approval in Glenties while there’s one at the same stage in Inishowen. One house was also constructed in the Letterkenny area in 2016 with the local

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Tyrone SFC Wrap-Up

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Tyrone champions Omagh were sent crashing out by neighbours Killyclogher, who were inspired by 18-year-old schoolboy Matthew Murnaghan in the SFC quarter-final. Flying wing back Murnaghan hit four points from play, while his brother Luke came off the bench to palm home the game’s only goal as they scored a 1-12 to 0-9 win at

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First ever SuperSport win for Caolán Irwin

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Caolán Irwin made a fantastic return to the Dunlop Masters Supersport Championship at Mondello Park this weekend, September 29th & 30th. Riding at his home track for the first time since April, the Donegal racer picked up his fourth runner up finish of the season in race one, before hitting the top spot in race

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Eves and Melly win 2018 Modified Championship

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The 2018 Irish Tarmac Championship concluded with the CB Tool Hire Cork 20 International Rally, and saw Roy White & James O’Brien win the event in their Ford Fiesta WRC. Second overall went to Daniel Cronin & Shane Buckley in a Ford Fiesta R5 which also netted them maximum championship points for the round, their

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Slight rise in Donegal house prices according to new report

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House prices across the country appear to be stabilising according to the latest Daft.ie report. Prices in Donegal in the third quarter of 2018 were 1% higher than a year previously, compared to a rise of 2% seen a year ago. The average house price in the county is now €144,000, 27% above its lowest

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Formal twinning between Letterkenny & Rudolstad being finalised

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A formal twinning arrangement is being finalised this morning between Letterkenny and the German town of Rudolstadt, following series of meetings between representatives of the two towns. 40 people from the German town, including Mayor Jorg Reichl, have been in Donegal since Friday, and following a cultural event last night, the documents are being signed

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Donegal Football Championship Semi-Final Draws

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The draw for the Semi-Finals of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Football Championships have been made. In the Senior Football Championship, it’s a repeat of the 2014 final when Naomh Conaill take on Glenswilly. That one takes place at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey on Saturday October sixth with throw-in at 7pm. In the other

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DSFC: ‘The goals were there to be taken’ – Mervyn O’Donnell on 11 goal thriller against Bundoran

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Gaoth Dobhair will face off against MacCumhaills in the semi-final of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship following their 8-13 v 3-12 win over Bundoran on Sunday. Gaoth Dobhair manager Mervyn O’Donnell gave his thoughts to Tom Comack… Tom also spoke with Gaoth Dobhair’s Neil McGee after the win…

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DSFC: 16 point win for Gaoth Dobhair over Bundoran

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11 goals were scored in the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC Quarter-Final between Gaoth Dobhair and Bundoran, with Gaoth Dobhair running out 8-13 v 3-12 winners. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh discussed the game’s main talking points…

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Donegal GAA Results 30/09/18

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Donegal Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals Kilcar 0-06 V 1-09 N Conaill Gweedore 8-13 V 3-12 Bundoran Donegal Senior Football Championship Relegation Play Off Dungloe 1-12 V 0-09 Burt Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Quarter Finals Aodh Rua 4-09 V 0-07 Fanad Gaels St Naul’s 0-12 V 0-11 Naomh Muire Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Relegation Play

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Another title for Jennings and Kennedy in France

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Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy have added yet another French rally title to their list of accomplishments as they cruised to victory at the Rallye Charlemagne in their Impreza WRC. They finished 1 minutes and 30.8 seconds ahead of Peter Taylor in his Fiesta WRC. This adds to their win at the 41st Rallye Du Bethunois

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6th Derry SHC title in a row for Slaughtneil

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Slaughtneil have won their sixth Derry SHC title in a row with a 2-12 v 0-10 win over Banagher at Owenbeg today. They now go on to face Ballycran of Down in the Ulster Semi-Final on October 28th. In in Derry IHC Final today, Swatragh were one point winners over Ballinascreen in a game that

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FAI Junior Cup Results 30/09/18

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Greencastle FC 10 v 0 Strand Rovers FC Cappry Rovers 5 v 3 Kilmacrennan Celtic LIfford Celtic 1 v 0 Bonagee United

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Cockhill beat Fanad in FAI Intermediate Cup

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Cockhill Celtic had a 4-1 win over Fanad United in their FAI Intermediate Cup clash on Sunday. Mark Moran hit the back of the net twice while Gerard McLaughlin and the in-form Bart Wesolowski scored one apiece. In the only Ulster Senior League game on today, Letterkenny Rovers were 3-1 winners over Swilly Rovers. Luke

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Inishowen League Results Sunday 30th September

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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Clonmany 3-3 Buncrana Glengad 4-1 Culdaff Carn 2-1 Illies Celtic Aileach 2-1 Redcastle Charlie O’Donnell Semi Finals Aileach Res 3-2 Cockhill Youths Moville Celtic 4-0 Glengad Res Strand Hotel First Division Sea Rovers 0-2 Rasheney QPS 5-3 Dunree Gleneely Clt 4-3 Buncrana Res Division Two Carrowmena 0-1 QPS Res Redcastle Res

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Donegal Junior League Results 30 September 2018

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Brian Mc Cormick Area Shield Finals Ballybofey United 4 v Donegal Town 4 (Ballybofey won 3-2 on Penalties) Convoy Arsenal 3 v Curragh Athletic 2 Cranford United 1 v Keadue Rovers 2 Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Kildrum Tigers 4 v Rathmullan Celtic 3 Milford United 0 v Castlefin Celtic 2 Temple Domestic Appliances

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Rugby Review: Big loss for Ulster against Munster

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Ulster lost to Munster 64-7 in the Pro 14 on Saturday evening in what was their first loss of the campaign. In local rugby, the All-Ireland League Division 2C saw City of Derry beat Tullamore while Omagh lost to Ballina. In Division 2A Rainey lost to Barnhall while there were wins for Letterkenny and Strabane

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Athletics: Busy week at Finn Valley Centre

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It was a busy week of athletics action at the Finn Valley Centre, and taking Centre Stage there on Sunday was the Champions Cup – Underage Cross-Country. During the week it also held the Primary and Secondary School Cross Country Championships. Patsy McGonagle joined Pauric Hilferty on Highland’s Sunday Sport to review the week and

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Naomh Conaill delighted to get over the line

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Naomh Conaill go into the hat for the semi-final draw of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC following their 1-09 v 0-06 win over 2017 champions Kilcar today. The Glenties men now join MacCumhaills and Glenswilly in the draw. After the match, Naomh Conaill manager Martin Regan spoke with Harry Walsh…

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Reaction to Glenfin Ladies progressing to Ulster Semi-Final

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The Glenfin Ladies overcame Lurgan of Cavan to book their place in the Semi-Final of the Ulster Ladies Senior Football Championship. 5-12 v 0-11 was the final score in a win that sends the Donegal champions at least one step further than last season where they were beaten in the Ulster Quarter-Final. After the match,

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Hard border following ‘No Deal’ Brexit not ruled out by May

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Theresa May isn’t ruling out a hard border on the island of Ireland in the event of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit. The British Prime Minister was speaking to the BBC ahead of the Conservative Party Conference which get’s underway today. She said her Chequers plan is the only realistic option on the table and it’s

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Glenfin Ladies to contest Ulster Semi-Final after win over Lurgan

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Glenfin will compete in the Ulster Senior Ladies Football Championship Semi-Final following their 5-12 v 0-11 win over Lurgan of Cavan at Pairc Taobhoige today. The Donegal Champions controlled the action all the way through and led by 9 points at the break, 3-05 v 0-05. The return of Yvonne Bonner in Karen Guthrie’s absence

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DSFC: Naomh Conaill through to last four

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2015 DSFC Champions Naomh Conaill overcame the 2017 Champions Kilcar in Donegal Town today on a scoreline of 1-09 v 0-06 to progress to the Semi-Finals of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh discussed the match after the full-time whistle…

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Venues and Times confirmed for FAI Intermediate Inter-League (Michael Ward) Tournament

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The times and venues for next weekend’s FAI Intermediate Inter-League (Michael Ward) Tournament have been finalised. This year, the tournament is being hosted by the Ulster Senior League. Anthony Gorman once again has charge of the Ulster Senior League selection,. Gorman’s USL side begin their weekend when they face Munster Senior League at the Diamond

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DSFC: Dungloe will play Senior Championship Football next year after win over Burt

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Dungloe have retained their Senior Football Championship status for next year following their 1-12 v 0-09 win over Burt on Sunday. Burt now go on to face Milford in the relegation playoff final to see who will play Intermediate Championship football next year. Ryan Ferry has the full-time report… After the match, Ryan spoke with

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KIllyclogher beat Omagh St. Enda’s in Tyrone SFC – FT Report

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Killyclogher had a 1-12 v 0-09 win over 2017 Tyrone SFC Champions Omagh St. Enda’s in their 2018 Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final on Sunday. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport…

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Murphy hopes for confidence boost after 7 point win

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It was a 7 point win for Glenswilly last night as they beat Four Masters to progress to the semi-finals of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship. 0-12 v 0-05 was the final score in a game that saw Glenswilly lead by 0-07 v 0-01 at the break. The second half

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Glenswilly 0-12 Four Masters 0-5: FT Report

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Glenswilly booked their place in the semi final’s of the 2018 Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship with a seven point victory over Four Masters on Saturday night in Ballybofey. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio Sport from MacCumhaill Park…

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DSFC: Bernard McGeehan on MacCumhaills reaching Semi-Final

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MacCumhaills are through to the semi-finals of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure DSFC following their 2-10 v 0-13 win over St. Michael’s today. Goals proved to be the difference today as Martin Gallagher and Marty O’Reilly finding the back of the net, as well as Oisin Gallen scoring five points for the winning side.

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Cork 20 Rally: National title on the line as Eves is out

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Day One of the Cork 20 Rally has come to an end and with both Sam and Josh Moffett not competing, it means Josh will claim the Irish Tarmac Championship. In the National Category, Kevin Eves was leading the rally and the championship today but suffered mechanical failure after Stage 5 which meant he had

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DSFC: MacCumhaills first team through to Semi-Finals

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MacCumhaills overcame St. Michael’s in their Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC Quarter-Final clash today on a scoreline of 2-10 v 0-13 to make them the first team through to the Semi-Finals. Oisin Kelly and match analyst Martin McHugh spoke after the match…

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Crusaders beat ‘Stute at the Brandywell

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Institute lost out to Crusaders today in the NIFL Premiership by four goals to one. Crusaders took the lead through Rory Patterson but Jamie McIntyre equalised for ‘Stute. Goals from Jordan Owens, Colin Coates and Jordan Forsythe sealed the win for Crusaders. Eamonn McLaughlin reports for Highland Radio… After the match, Eamonn spoke with Institute manager Paddy

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Donegal Junior League Results 29/09/18

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Glencar Inn Division One Dunlewey Celtic 3 v 4 Oldtown Celtic Glencar Celtic 3 v 1 Castlefin Celtic 1 St Catherines FC Reserves 3 vs 3 Keadue Rovers FC Old Orchard Division Two Cappry Rovers 3 vs 3 Milford United FC Drumkeen United 5 vs 1 Gweedore Celtic Kildrum Reserves 5 v 1 Fintown Harps

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Quigley looking forward to ‘great test’ against Hernandez

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Jason Quigley is set to put his NABF Middleweight Title and his unbeaten professional record (14-0, 11 KO’s) on the line when he faces off against Freddy Hernandez (34-9, 22KOs) at Fantasy Springs on October 18th. The Ballybofey boxer’s clash with Hernandez is the main event of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN card. Hernandez is an

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DSFC: Termon retain Senior Status – FT Report & Reaction

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Termon needed extra-time to beat Milford to retain their Senior Status for next year in a game that finished 2-14 v 1-13. Milford will now have to face off against either Dungloe or Burt. Ryan Ferry reports for Highland Radio… After the match Ryan spoke with Termon manager Paddy McDaid…

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GAA Preview: Hurling Championship takes centre stage in Derry this weekend

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The Derry Hurling Championship Finals are all on tomorrow, Sunday 30th September at Owenbeg. 12 Noon sees the Junior decider between Coleraine and Na Magha, the Intermediate final is at 1.45pm between Ballinascreen and Swatragh while it’s Banagher taking on Slaughtneil in the Senior Hurling Championship final which throws in at 3.30pm. Sports Editor of

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GAA Preview: Tyrone SFC Quarter-Finals

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There are three games left in the Tyrone SFC Quarter-Finals with Ardboe v Trillick, Killyclogher v Omagh St. Enda’s and Errigal Ciaran v Coalisland. On Friday night Edendork continued their good run as they overcame Galbally 0-15 v 1-10 to book their place in the semi-finals. Former three time All-Ireland winning goalkeeper Pascal McConnell joins

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GAA Preview: Glenfin Ladies begin Ulster SFC Campaign

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The Glenfin Ladies will start their Ulster Ladies SFC campaign tomorrow against Lurgan of Cavan. Just one week on from their Donegal SFC win over Moville, they look to go one step better than last year when they lost out at this stage to St. Macartan’s of Tyrone. Glenfin captain Karen Guthrie looks ahead to

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GAA Preview: Quarter-Final Weekend in DSFC

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It’s Quarter-Final weekend in the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship. The games this weekend are; St. Michael’s v MacCumhaills, Glenswilly v Four Masters, Kilcar v Naomh Conaill and Gaoth Dobhair v Bundoran. Former St Eunan’s player John Haran looks ahead to the four big games with Tom Comack…

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Ulster Senior League hosting FAI Intermediate Inter-League Tournament

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The Ulster Senior League is hosting the FAI Intermediate Inter-League Tournament for the Michael Ward Cup. The tournament will be in Donegal from October 5th – 7th. Last year the Leinster Senior League took the honours, but this time around the Ulster Senior League will be pushing hard to come out on top. The USL

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33/1 winner for Harley at Newmarket

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Martin Harley had yet another winner yesterday as he raced at Newmarket. The Donegal rider was on board 33/1 shot Skardu for trainer William Haggas. Harley was held up towards the rear at first, but switched right approaching the final furlong before quickening his pace to lead inside the final furlong and take the win.

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Athletics Northern Ireland Awards for Finn Valley AC last night

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Three Finn Valley AC members were winners at the Athletic Northern Ireland Awards last night in Belfast. Sommer Lecky claimed the award for Junior Athlete of the Year following her fantastic season which saw her claim a World Junior Silver Medal as well as a Commonwealth Youth Games Gold Medal and Record. Another award

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